While an all-white kitchen has been popular for the past several years, many designers and homeowners are changing direction when it comes to kitchen cabinet color. When choosing your kitchen...
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Keeping your cooktop clean is no small task. This is slightly tongue in cheek as I am NOT always on top of wiping down my cooktop right after making our 7-course dinner (well…maybe 1-course dinner), but with 3 of our 4 kids home, my cooktop is definitely getting more use than usual. It has been known to stay greasy and goopy until breakfast the next day. Obviously while wiping up splatters and cooked on grease while cooking is best for…
Choosing refrigerators and freezers may not seem too difficult. However, when we work with a homeowner interested in a kitchen renovation, we assist them in making well-educated decisions on many options of which a refrigerator and freezer are near the top of the list. Refrigerator Width People are often influenced by the things they grew up with, and believe it or not, refrigerators are no different! There are many more options in refrigerators today than there were when we grew…
Homeowners ask for guidance on choosing the “right” size or style of light fixtures over their kitchen island, but my response is that there is no true “right” type of fixture or even size of that fixture. It truly is a personal preference. That being said, there are a couple of general rules of thumb you can use when installing pendants or a linear suspension fixture for your kitchen island lighting. Island Lighting Pendant Size and Placement I typically work…
When planning a kitchen renovation one of the decisions you will make will be where to place your microwave (if you still use one). Since counter space is typically at a premium, you might want to consider where best to tuck it away while ensuring the most functional placement. Countertop Placement for Microwaves Standard placement for many homeowners as its convenient and readily accessible, however if takes up valuable countertop space and can decrease the function of the kitchen. Over…
We like Wolf / Sub Zero appliances and they have helpful information on their website. Homeowners who are undertaking a kitchen remodel often ask us about pot filler faucets. While Wolf doesn’t have specific location recommendations, here are some of the considerations we feel are important: Place the pot filler to the left or right of the cooking surface so you don’t have to reach over the cooking surface to use the faucet. If you place it above the cooking…
Marble is a natural stone, which means each countertop is unique—a quality many of our homeowners like. But before selecting marble for your countertops, be aware of the care and maintenance required when using a natural stone. Because of its porous nature, marble is prone to etching and staining which should be taken into consideration when making your countertop selections. Sealing Your Marble Countertops Sealing repels staining agents but doesn’t make marble stain-proof. Talk with your countertop fabricator to determine…
Starting a kitchen remodeling project can be a very scary endeavor, even similar to going on your first blind date. You might be asking yourself, “What should I wear? Where are we going? Will they show up on time?” The only thing scarier is that this blind date will be at your home and in your kitchen! Let me help dispel some of your fears when you remodel your kitchen with Corinthian. Before we ever swing a hammer or pick…
Are you ready to undertake a kitchen remodel project, but you have no idea of how much it is going to cost? I understand that this can be totally frustrating! So what I would like to do is cut right to the chase and give you some “ballpark numbers” on our typical kitchen renovations in the Indianapolis market. You may need to adjust these numbers based on where you live, but they’re a good starting point. Basic “Face Lift” Kitchen…
